Independent Food Aid Network Press Release

Volunteers across the UK giving ‘at least £30 million’ a year in unpaid work to support food banks

The Independent Food Aid Network and the Trussell Trust have today released a crucial evaluation of the vital work food bank volunteers do in their communities.

First joint study of Trussell Trust and independent food banks finds volunteers contribute more than 4 million hours in support to UK food banks each year.

Groundbreaking research also reveals the monetary value of volunteering in food banks.

As Universal Credit rolls out, dramatically increasing the number of people needing emergency food aid, food bank providers say that voluntary organisations cannot replace the welfare state – the government must step up and take responsibility.

A big thank you to the members that took part in this study!

For more information about this research and to read the full press release please click here